Ideas, like music, can be shared and like music can be controlled. I don't remember exactly when it was but I do recall during the late seventies the Isrealis claimed to have invented an engine that got 50 MPG. I can't state for sure that this was a legitimate claim or not but I do recall that the engine and the research was purchased by OPEC and the whole thing dissappeared.
My statement was also tongue in cheek. I'm afraid this discovery, if reproducable, will be railroaded out of existence. We've already seen how the current administration will use whatever scientists that can be bought to discredit whatever they please be it an environmental matter like global warming or an economic model. And if they can't discredit it with actual research then they'll use another road like stating that it emits too much heat or toxic gasses or some such thing. There is too much power tied up in fossil fuels for the kingpins to just let go.
I deal daily with corporations who are supposed to use the best available technology to deal with pollution control. Would it surprise you that no new advancements have been made since I began my career? Since their is no impetus for development because it might cost the corporations money, there is no development. How many times have we heard the chorus that environmental statutes would cost jobs? How about the jobs created in developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring that equipment? I'm sure that if the same interests controlling the oil began investing in other technologies then they would be developed to be more efficient and cost effective. As it is they are not going to let go of their investment and the power it brings without a fight.
Also, do we want to leave the middle east with nothing to trade with? Millions of poor muslims with nothing equals millions of jihadis.